FAN OPERATION
The fan is to be operated only with the draft control rod pulled out at least 1/2" from the fully closed position. The fan is not to be operated when the draft control rod is in the closed position (pushed in). The fully closed position is the low burn setting.
The fan must not be turned on until a fi re has been burning for at least 30 minutes. Also note it is recommended that the fan be turned off before each fuel loading and again wait for 30 minutes before the fan is turned on again. This is too allow the stove to reach it's optimum temperature.
To operate fan automatically, push switch on side of fan housing to "Auto" and second switch to either "High" or "Low" for fan speed. The automatic temperature sensor will engage the blower when the unit is at temperature and will shut off the blower once the fi re has gone out and the unit has cooled to below a useful heat output range.
To manually operate the fan system, push the
first switch to "Man" and second switch to either "high" or "Low". This will bypass the sensing device and allow full control of the fan. Switching from "Auto" to "Manual" or "High" to "Low" may be done at any time.
ASH DISPOSAL
During constant use, ashes should be removed every few days. Please take care to prevent the build-up of ash around the start-up air housing located inside the fi rebox, under the loading door lip.
DO NOT ALLOW ASHES TO BUILD UP TO THE LOADING DOORS.
Only remove ashes when the fire has died down. Even then, expect to fi nd a few hot embers. Always leave 1 to 2 inches of ash in the bottom of the fi rebox. This helps in easier starting and a more uniform burn of your fi re.
Ashes should be placed in a metal container with a tight fi tting lid. The closed container of ashes should be placed on a noncombustible fl oor or on the ground, well away from all combustible materials, pending fi nal disposal. If the ashes are disposed of by burial in soil or otherwise locally dispersed, they should be retained in the closed container until all cinders have thoroughly cooled. Other waste should not be placed in the ash container.
SOME SAFETY
GUIDELINES
1)Never use gasoline, gasoline type lantern fu- els, kerosene, charcoal lighter fuel, or similar liquids or chemicals to start or ‘freshen up’ a fi re in your insert. Keep all such liquids well away from the heater while it is in use.
2)Never use alternate fuels such as charcoal that have the possibility of generating carbon monoxide.
3)Keep the door closed during operation and maintain all seals in good condition.
4)Do not burn large quantities of paper in your insert.
5)Do not burn garbage or fl ammable fl uids.
6)If you have smoke detectors, prevent smoke spillage as this may set off a false alarm.
7)Do not overfi re your insert. If the insert or its fl ue baffl e begin to glow, you are overfi ring. Stop adding fuel and close the draft control. Overfi ring can cause extensive damage to yourstoveincludingwarpageandpremature steel corrosion. Overfi ring will void your warranty.
8)Do not permit creosote or soot buildup in the chimney system. Check and clean chimney at regular intervals.
9)Your Regency Insert can be very hot. You may be seriously burned if you touch the insert while it is operating. Warn children of the burn hazard. Keep furniture and clothing away.
10)The insert consumes air while operating, provide adequate ventilation with an air duct or open a window while the insert is in use.
11)Do not use grates, irons or other methods for supporting fuel. Burn directly on the bricks.
12)Open the draft control fully for 10 to 15 seconds prior to slowly opening the door when refuelling the fi re.
13)Do not connect your unit to any air distribu- tion duct.
14)Your insert should burn dry, standard fi re- wood only. The use of “mill ends” is discour- aged as this fuel can easily overheat your insert. Evidence of excessive overheating will void your warranty. As well, a large por- tion of sawmill waste is chemically treated lumber,whichisillegaltoburninmanyareas. Chemically treated fi re logs also must not be burned in your insert.
15)Do not store any fuel closer than 2 feet from your unit.
16)Do not burn salt drift wood as it will corrode your unit and void the warranty.
17)Do not strike or slam the glass door shut as this may cause the glass to break.
18)Do not operate the unit if the glass is broken or missing. Do not operate the unit if the gasketing is worn out and not sealing the door or the glass.
It is very important to carefully maintain your insert, including burning seasoned wood and maintaining a clean stove and chimney system. Have the chimney cleaned before the burning season and as necessary during the season, as creosote deposits may build up rapidly. Moving parts of your insert require no lubrication.
CREOSOTE
When wood is burned slowly, it produces tar and other organic vapors, which form creosote when combined with moisture. The creosote vapors condense in the relatively cool chimney fl ue of a slow-burning fi re. As a result, creosote residue accumulatesonthefluelining.Whenignited,this creosote can make an extremely hot fi re.
Removal for Cleaning etc.
Removal of your insert for cleaning purposes is usually not required if a proper installation has been done. In the event that removal is re- quired, be sure not to damage any parts needed for re-installation. In most cases removal and replacement of the baffl e system should allow full access for cleaning.
WARNING: Things to remember in case of chimney fire:
1)Close draft control
2)Call the Fire Department
Ways to Prevent and
Keep Unit Free of Creosote
1)Burn insert with draft control wide open for about15minuteseverymorningduringburn- ing season. This helps to prevent creosote deposits within the heating system.
2)Burn insert with draft control wide open for about 10 - 15 minutes every time you add fresh wood. This allows the wood to achieve the charcoal stage faster and burns up any wood vapors which might otherwise be deposited within the system.
